AVP Corporate Financial Reporting

 Permanent Full Time

Join us as AVP, Corporate Financial Reporting – ICOFR.

What you will do 

• Reporting to the VP, Global Accounting Policy, Financial Reporting & Control, the AVP, Corporate Financial Reporting – Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting ("ICOFR") owns the maintenance and enhancement of the Company's global ICOFR program
• Provide monitoring and advisory support to operating segments, risk and compliance teams, and business units over the scoping, improving, and greenlighting of entity-level, business process, and IT general controls
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure alignment, audit readiness, and addressing findings
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards
• Report global ICOFR program updates, assessment results, and potential gaps to senior management, audit committee, and other stakeholders
• Coach and mentor team members, developing them into our future leaders 

What you will bring 

• Progressive experience in various areas of ICOFR for at least 5 years
• CPA designation is required
• Advanced knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and standards, including National Instrument 52-108, 109, and 110, and the COSO framework
• Working knowledge with IFRS (in particular, IAS 8)
• Strong stakeholder management skills to collaborate across business functions and segments
• Project management is a strong asset
• Experience with insurance and financial institutions is a strong asset
• Experience with coaching and leading a team

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life - Apply today 

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life. 

At the end of 2023, our companies had over 33,500 employees, 232,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 42 million customer relationships.

Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.

Being a part of our organization means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.  

You can be your best here. You are part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You'll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact

We would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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